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Senior forward Anthony Smith shoots a contested layup over sophomore forward Nick Muszynski. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Late layup denies Murray State of third straight OVC Championship

March 8, 2020

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu In the closing moments of the fifth OVC Championship matchup between Murray State and...

Senior guard Jaiveon Eaves shoots a three pointer against Austin Peay. (Photo by Gage Johnson/The News)

Murray State aiming for OVC Championship three-peat

March 3, 2020

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu With March Madness quickly approaching, Murray State men’s basketball will look to be...

Senior forward Anthony Smith celebrates after scoring and being fouled on the play. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Seniors lead Racers to third straight regular season OVC Championship

March 1, 2020

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu On their last night in front of Racer fans in the CFSB Center, senior forward Anthony...

Sophomore forward KJ Williams attempts a contested shot against EKU. (Photo by Gage Johnson/The News)

Racers remain in three-way tie for No. 1 seed after defeating EKU

February 28, 2020

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu With the chance of claiming a regular season OVC Championship still in its sights, Murray...

Sophomore guard Tevin Brown elevates and shoots a 3-pointer. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Racers late game heroics stifle SIUE comeback

February 23, 2020

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu After blowing a 27-point lead and falling to EIU, Murray State men’s basketball nearly...

Sophomore guard Tevin Brown looks up the court. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Wallace and Panthers forge 27-point comeback to top Racers

February 21, 2020

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Up 50-23, Murray State was on its way to moving to 13-3 in OVC play. However, junior guard...

Sophomore forward KJ Williams goes for a dunk on a fastbreak against Morehead State. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers balanced scoring leads to blowout win

February 16, 2020

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Murray State men’s basketball bounced back from the Austin Peay loss by putting on an...

Senior guard Jaiveon Eaves drives to the basket against Austin Peay. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Last second three falls short, Racers now tied with Governors for OVC lead

February 14, 2020

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu With eight seconds left to play sophomore guard Tevin Brown missed a three in what seemed...

Ja Morant watches the tribute video before his jersey is retired in the CFSB Center. (Photo by Jillian Rush/TheNews)

Morant cements Murray State legacy, Racers move to 10-0 in OVC play

February 3, 2020

Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Two years, two OVC Championships, two NCAA Tournament appearances, a Lute Olson award, a...

Redshirt freshman guard DaQuan Smith hypes up the crowd after a Murray State basket. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Murray State moves to 7-0 in OVC play with win over Belmont

January 24, 2020

Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu With 1:23 left to play and the Racers up 76-72, sophomore guard Tevin Brown hit a fadeaway...

Head Coach Matt McMahon looks on as the Racers play SEMO in what would become his 100th win. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Racers move to 6-0 in OVC play; McMahon earns 100th win

January 21, 2020

Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu The Racers wrapped up its four-game road swing, grabbing win its second wins of the season...

Freshman guard Chico Carter Jr. drives to the lane against TTU. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Men’s basketball jumps out to 4-0 OVC start

January 16, 2020

Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu After going 7-5 in non-conference play, Murray State men’s basketball opened up OVC play...

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